The Elephant Girl | A Booxoul Review
The Elephant Girl By Chitta Ranjan Amidst the foothills of the Himalayas, somewhere between Bengal and Assam, people claim to have seen a mythical maiden who rules and rides wild elephants. When Raj Narayan, the crown prince of Paschim Behar hears about this, he is unable to resist going in search of the Elephant girl despite his very pregnant wife Divya needing him. Dodging two attempts of murder, the Prince still continues on his quest. Even as dark forces take over the Palace, Raj cannot seem to get away from the Enigma of the Jungle. Needless to say what follows is deceit, treachery, murder and mayhem. Recommendation: A nicely written book that showcased the various characters with grace. One could actually envision the period of Maharajas, Gora sahebs and tribals of Assam. Chitta Ranjan had me entranced right from the beginning as she transported me straight to the lush green jungles of the North East, where I could vividly visualize the surprises awaiting the Prince. It felt like almost stepping back or should I say falling back in time. Furthermore, the author has done a wonderful job of addressing the complex relationships and power games whilst keeping the mystery alive right till the very end. Just as I would head towards a conclusion, Chitta would subtly nudge me to ponder upon something else along with Raj. Has his brother truly gone mad? Did their step mother and step siblings orchestrate the whole thing? Are there some other darker forces at play here? Question is who can the young King trust and consider family amongst all these subtle power games? In this game of royal subterfuge, Raj Narayan is kept guessing as he desperately tries his best to figure out the secrets of the royal family while constantly being pulled by the thoughts of the magnetic Elephant Girl. This complex story unfolds with plenty of change in dynamics as finally all the loose threads are neatly tied up. If you enjoy History with a bit of Mystery like me, this one is definitely for you. Rating: 5/5
The Patriots Legacy: Forbidden Treasure by Apurva Bhuta
The Patriots Legacy: Forbidden Treasure Publication: The Write Place Page Count: 302 Genre: Historical Fiction A fabulous treasure is amassed by the Rulers of the Kingdom of Allegiance. However as the kings succumb to greed and corruption, the secret group of Patriots is born. Over the centuries the bloodline of Patriots ensures that their secrets are successfully passed on through the subsequent generations. A motley group of seven youngsters from all over the world is brought together at the Convention Centre at Geneva where they meet the enigmatic Priscilla. Identified as the Young Patriots, they are mobilized to be sent on a treasure hunting quest. The quest that will take them all over the world facing the most incredible situations that challenge their very limits. All this and more for a breathtaking sum of money. The Young Patriots pool in their resources and intellect in a bid to achieve the ultimate treasure. Hey, this could be their adventure of a lifetime. Of course, they have Priscilla and her secret organization helping them every step of the way. What they hadn’t factored in is the greed of the greatest Mafia lord of all time. Zuraan will stop at absolutely nothing to get his hands on the ultimate treasure. He waits to strike when the time is right. Will the Young Patriots survive in this cat and mouse game or have they taken on way more than they can chew? Is all the wealth in the world worth playing with and even losing their life? Can they really outplay Zuraan in this game of life and death and truly getaway? Read and find out for yourself. Do I recommend it? An interesting book about a bunch of super-intelligent youngsters on a treasure quest. Forced to learn on the job, they track clues in the most amazing ways. Just as I started off wondering how the random 7 scattered all over the globe got together for this treasure hunt, Bhuta managed to pull me back and give insight about the background of the Young Patriots. It turned out to be quite an interesting and informative read with glimpses of the seven new wonders of the world. I’m sure it will be quite a Hit with the Target Audience- Teens and Young adults. Rating: 4/5 stars . . . . . Love reading historical fiction? Then, here’s a book you shouldn’t miss: Traveller Inceptio Do let us know your favorite historical fiction reads in the comments below 🙂
Traveller Inceptio by Rob Shackleford
What will happen when you are trying to build a machine that will help you in Security Business, but instead you create a machine that will take you back in time? ‘Traveller Inceptio‘ by Rob Shackleford is a Science Fiction. This book revolves around the Time-Travel concept, which takes the researchers 1000 years back in time to Saxon England. SUPER INTRIGUING, right? The setup of this book is somewhat similar to that of The Outlander. But besides the set-up and the concept of time travel, the two books do not have a common ground. It fascinated me beyond my expectations. The narration was the key parameter in reader engagement. I was deeply engrossed in the story throughout the book. And the world-building was done amazingly. Although, initially I was confused about the sudden shift in the timeline. Sometimes the story focused on the research team in the present time and in the very next chapter it got entangled with the mysterious man named Micheal Lost in a deep forest. But once the first part of the book is over, the story catches pace and gets highly engaging. The first thing that connects the readers to the book is language. And in this case, the language is highly engaging. Although the science component of the book was away from reality the catalyst that proved to be moving the story was the narrative and some action scenes kept the adrenaline high. About the characters, I was easily able to connect with them as they were witty and quite eccentric, though a bit stiff at times. The ending of the book elevated the novel as a memorable read. It was an unexpected thrill beyond words. I highly recommend ‘Traveller Inceptio‘ to the readers, who love Science Fiction, Historical Fiction and time travel genres. I am definitely sure that you are going to love this book. . . . . . Love reading books? Check out our bookshelf, here. Also, if you love reading sci-fi, then do tell us in the comments your favourite science fiction book & try reading this: The Conspiracy Unknown Happy Reading 🙂
